How dissapointing this is. Only one reply. Thank you so much Willie for replying, as at least I know one person cares. Though he hasn't live with me for the past year, this little guy held a very special place in my heart, as did Hermes. Stan was the sweetest rat. When I got him he had been living in a tiny critter keeper for so long that his growth was severely stunted. He was suffering from respiratory issues and his whole body was bloddy from being infested with mites.

Hermes was a great pet! Most people would not think that roaches have distinct personalities but these two were so different from eachother. Hermes was always the quieter one, not likely to hiss even when startled, more accepting of handling and even eating from my hand. He was so calm when I held him and he would just look up at me. Petri on the other hand is the exactly opposite, always on the go and hissing more at me. He doesn't care for me much, but does like to pose for photos.

I was really excited that Stan was to be coming back to me, that I would see my little boy again and try to get that nasty tumor off of his back, but he passed away.